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Ugba Sauce (Ukpaka sauce)

I'm a food blogger and a professional dreamer, sometimes an artist but mostly a scientist. When the mood is right i get inspired to prepare a not too regular but traditional meal and whenever this happens, it tends to lift the spirits of those around which makes me glad every single time. Today i'd be going all traditional and since we're in a festive mood 'thanks to the holidays', i'd be sharing with you one of my secret recipes which was passed through generations down to my momma and then me. Whenever i prepare this dish, i usually make sure i have more than enough to go round because before i say 'Dorougba' the whole pot of sauce would have been emptied. You just can't get enough of Ugba sauce once it's served and like Oliver twist the fam would always ask for more. In the eastern part of Nigeria where it originates, it's known either as ukpaka sauce (Anambra) or ugba sauce (Imo, Abia, Enugu) . I love using yellow pepper for this dish because of the unique flavor it adds to it but you could actually use any type of pepper in the preparation. Also, 200g of Ugba might look really small at first but when you combine the remaining ingredients and grind, the volume increases. Utazi is bitter on its own but most people love its appetizing taste (This should be added sparingly though). This sauce is mostly served with Boiled/Roasted yam or plantain. (Are you on instagram? Do follow me @dobbyssignature)

Lol! And to think i actually used my phone camera for this particular pic still baffles me. Didn't know i had a gem with me all along till my normal camera battery ran out. Thanks for the compliments anon, would definitely keep it :).

Hi Dobby! This is my second time on this blog and i must confess you are doing a great job. I wonder how u cook up these recipes, do u just try your hands on or u have seen ppl prepared them. I would also like to get the type of blender you use, or can the regular blender do this also

Chai! I just stumbled on this blog last night while researching dinner ideas an i've not been able to leave. This is awesome and your pictures make it soo real. My tongue can almost feel it. Nne this is awesome. Really keep it up!

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